how do you check Automatic transmission fliud???
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Drifting
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how do you check Automatic transmission fliud???
how do you check Automatic transmission fliud??? 2001 coupe?
i also want to change the oil is there a filter kit and gasket?
what oil should i use?
how do i check it when i have completed the oil pan change?
Or what is required to change out fliud and filter and gasket?
gonna do this my self ..
please i use use some help here .. thanks guys
i also want to change the oil is there a filter kit and gasket?
what oil should i use?
how do i check it when i have completed the oil pan change?
Or what is required to change out fliud and filter and gasket?
gonna do this my self ..
please i use use some help here .. thanks guys
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how do you check Automatic transmission fliud??? 2001 coupe?
i also want to change the oil is there a filter kit and gasket?
what oil should i use?
how do i check it when i have completed the oil pan change?
Or what is required to change out fliud and filter and gasket?
gonna do this my self ..
please i use use some help here .. thanks guys
i also want to change the oil is there a filter kit and gasket?
what oil should i use?
how do i check it when i have completed the oil pan change?
Or what is required to change out fliud and filter and gasket?
gonna do this my self ..
please i use use some help here .. thanks guys
Proper fluid level is the bottom of the fill hole on the side of the pan.
Wear mechanics gloves to avoid burns from the exhaust pipe.
Without special equipment you will only be draining and replacing a portion of the fluid. (Five quarts out of about 11 quarts if I remember correctly)
Yes, you can purchase a filter & gasket set.
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Drifting
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ok i try that first thing in the morning....
so do you fill through the oil pan plug?
what kind of tranny oil should be used..???
the manual suggest Dextron III ...is this ok ?
so do you fill through the oil pan plug?
what kind of tranny oil should be used..???
the manual suggest Dextron III ...is this ok ?
Last edited by korvette4u; Feb 16, 2010 at 08:26 PM. Reason: many ?????
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As posted, there's more than one option for fluid types so even though the manual suggests it doesn't mean that's the only option. I think/hope THAT is why he was asking. Obviously a novice with mechanics and probably new to the vette community, certainly takes a lot to ask such questions.
As for checking, I've always suggested to get the fluid warmed up by simply taking a drive.
As for checking, I've always suggested to get the fluid warmed up by simply taking a drive.
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My point exactly. Why even confuse the issue? You can't go wrong with the factory recommendation. Post a question like that on this forum, and you get 12 different answers.......it just get's silly......
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1) orginal dextron 111 can be used manuals suggest it.
2) syntheic dextron 6.. which will require full flush which is suggested by others
the problem is YOU CANNOT GET a direct answer from the dealer of which tranny oil they are replacing .. they say replace with orginal. BUT when, done is it?? i ask this morning and that's what i got for answer..
would any one care to make comment???
ok dealer got back.. they said they will top up any chevy vechicle with D-6, it has no problems mixing with D-3. D-6 enhances the properties of ... to further they only use d-6 in shop the prevent other fliuds entering new vechicle..
so..
1) it seems when repairing the tranny gasket and done in dealer. you will get new gasket (filter if requested), top up (approx 4-6 liters) of D-6. cost of about 1.4 hr labour
2) in tranny flush. all oil is replaced (about 11-12 liters) @179.95. no gasket( in my case, the gasket leaks) , no filter ( add as extras) plus 1.4 hr labour
another question: could the oil be change completely at home ( garage) HOW?and when does the filter and gaskets be replaced? before or after fliud changed?
Last edited by korvette4u; Feb 19, 2010 at 06:04 PM. Reason: more questions
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Drifting
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hi sonny,, a NOVICE??? IMOA
better to ask! then to screw up a corvette tranny with less then 35.000km !!!.. so now the oil has warmed up.....jeez
i would use a blow torch yeh!!!BTW thks for your suggestion, Are you new to the forum??
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If the gasket wasn't leaking I would say leave it alone since 35,000 KM is only 22K miles. With that little mileage I don't think there is any reason to change all of the fluid. Remember before they had the machine to flush fluids automatic transmissions got along just fine with filter changes and replacing the fluid that was in the pan. Worked well that way for 40+ years so I don't think you need to worry with your car.
The most important part of any autotrans fluid service is to replace the filter whether or not you get the unit flushed.
Bill
The most important part of any autotrans fluid service is to replace the filter whether or not you get the unit flushed.
Bill
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If the gasket wasn't leaking I would say leave it alone since 35,000 KM is only 22K miles. With that little mileage I don't think there is any reason to change all of the fluid. Remember before they had the machine to flush fluids automatic transmissions got along just fine with filter changes and replacing the fluid that was in the pan. Worked well that way for 40+ years so I don't think you need to worry with your car.
The most important part of any autotrans fluid service is to replace the filter whether or not you get the unit flushed.
Bill
The most important part of any autotrans fluid service is to replace the filter whether or not you get the unit flushed.
Bill
i AGREE Totally.. i bought new filter and gasket.. while i under the car i change all of it.. piece of mind..
i too have changed only filter topped up, in passed and miled chey 1 ton 460,000km with no problems.. i would say that the most important part THE FILTER..
thank you ..
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GENTLEMAN:
i have completed the gasket and filter change by following the instruction of the veteren corvette owners ..thanks to each and everyone corvette owner that help!!
Thank you !
korvette4u
Aka dennis
i have completed the gasket and filter change by following the instruction of the veteren corvette owners ..thanks to each and everyone corvette owner that help!!
Thank you !
korvette4u
Aka dennis
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